> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.artis.eco/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.artis.eco/about/sovereign-operating-system/decentralized-id-layer.md).

# Sovereign ID Layer

ARTIS provides the standard registry for DID registrations (Method: did:ethr) and the management of Verifiable Credentials, which is needed to develop a whole new set of use cases. 

![DIDs are self-certified and make Certification Authorities redundant](/files/-MJrY6ovD9VZ_p1yQl9y)

Here are the articles in this section:

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[DID Registration](/about/sovereign-operating-system/decentralized-id-layer/did-registration.md)
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[Verifiable Credential Management](/about/sovereign-operating-system/decentralized-id-layer/verifiable-credential-management.md)
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[Transaction Relayer](/about/sovereign-operating-system/decentralized-id-layer/transaction-relayer.md)
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